A US woman who shot and killed her husband and two adult children before taking her own life is thought to have committed the shocking crime as a result of being ostracised from the religion she was raised in.

A federal judge sentenced a former Arkansas judge Wednesday to five years in prison — a stiffer punishment than prosecutors recommended — after he admitted giving young male defendants lighter sentences in return for personal benefits that included sexual favours.

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In a 60 Minutes online exclusive, reporter Liz Hayes quizzed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on his relationship with the unpredictable Twitter aficionado and US president Donald Trump ahead of their meeting at the White House Friday.

Two men charged over Victorian robbery

Two men, one with links to a bikie gang, have been charged following a break-in in Victoria's north.

The two men allegedly forced their way into a house in Girgarre in December, assaulted a 51-year-old man and fired a gun.

A 53-year-old Girgarre man with links to an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged with armed robbery, possession of firearms, handling stolen goods and other weapons offences, police said on Wednesday.

The other man, a 41-year-old from Kyabram, will be charged with armed robbery and associated offences.

Police say they found four firearms, ammunition, other prohibited weapons, stolen property and drugs during property raids.

A 49-year-old woman has also been arrested and is assisting police.

Both men are expected to appear in the Shepparton Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.